Chasing the data storm

The first glimpses are emerging of an era in which troves of new services and features can deliver discounts and enhanced experiences.

source https://www.autonews.com/shift/chasing-data-storm

Data turns dealers into mind-readers

Dealers are rarely considered oracles, but with intelligent use of data, they'll be one step closer to reading consumers' minds.

source https://www.autonews.com/shift/data-turns-dealers-mind-readers

Data can improve communication, coordination, convenience

Auto lenders have long used their massive data pools for credit decisions, but today many are using datasets to work better with their customers.

source https://www.autonews.com/shift/data-can-improve-communication-coordination-convenience

Vendors get a hard look as dealer profits fall

Many dealers say that cutting vendor costs is a priority this year. The reviews follow a year in which the average U.S. light-vehicle dealership reported a loss on operations for the first time in at least a decade.

source https://www.autonews.com/dealers/vendors-get-hard-look-dealer-profits-fall

The sudden rise of the subcompact crossover

In a U.S. market with an almost insatiable appetite for spacious crossovers and SUVs, there's plenty of room for their bite-size counterparts.

source https://www.autonews.com/sales/sudden-rise-subcompact-crossover

U.S. auto sales expected to slip 5th-straight month

The U.S. auto industry is limping into the usually robust summer selling season, analysts say, as rising new-vehicle prices and affordability concerns continue to outweigh strong employment growth and high consumer confidence.

source https://www.autonews.com/sales/us-auto-sales-expected-slip-5th-straight-month

Musk wants regular internal meetings on Tesla deliveries

Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote that, starting Thursday, he will hold calls with teams in America, Asia and Europe every two days to “understand what’s needed to accelerate” Tesla’s rate of deliveries.

source https://www.autonews.com/sales/musk-wants-regular-internal-meetings-tesla-deliveries